I became the demon of the female devil

Chapter 258 First Meeting with the Princess! My Cat Can Do Backflips!
Prince Yu's Mansion.

Inside the reception room, Chu Heng wore a dark blue brocade robe with dark gold python patterns embroidered on the hem, his hair was tied up with a jade crown, and a gold cloud pattern brocade belt was tied around his waist.

He sat upright, looking solemnly at the couple sitting opposite him.

The woman wore a bright red martial arts robe, like a burning flame. Her hair was as black as jade, her face as white as frost, and her eyes and brows exuded an imposing noble air.

The other man was dressed in a spotless white robe, with a handsome face as gentle as jade and deep eyes like stars, looking like a refined and elegant scholar.

"Yan Li, why didn't you tell me you were coming back?" The scholar in white looked at the woman in red and said softly, "If I hadn't happened to run into you today, I would still be completely in the dark."

"Just happened to run into them?"

"Jiang Wangye, do you think I'm a fool?"

Chu Yanli's slightly narrow phoenix eyes were filled with undisguised disgust as she coldly said, "Also, I remember telling you long ago that the name Yanli is not something you can call me. You should call me Princess Xuanhuang."

These powerful families have been operating for many years, and their informants are already all over Kyoto.

It's likely that her whereabouts were already exposed when she went to see Zhong Lihe at Tianwu Arena... Otherwise, how could this guy have followed her the moment she arrived at Prince Yu's residence?
"Alright, alright, whatever you say." Jiang Wangye replied with a smile, his eyes full of doting affection. "It's been six years since we last met. Do you know how I've been these past years? I've been thinking about you almost every single moment."

"..."

I think you want to die...

Chu Yanli's eyelids twitched, and a golden light flashed from the fingertips hanging at her sides.

Every time he put on this act that he thought was affectionate, Chu Yanli felt a nameless rage, and the murderous intent in her heart was almost uncontrollable.

"Your Highness, please don't be impulsive. For the sake of the Empress, please bear with it a little longer..."

The voice transmitted into Lu Shuangge's ears from behind.

Chu Yanli took a deep breath, and the light at her fingertips dissipated.

"Cough cough."

At this moment, Chu Heng stood up, bowed, and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I am deeply sorry for your rudeness in coming to greet me. My ceremony was simple and lacked proper etiquette. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

He and the eldest princess appeared to be of similar age, but in reality, they were of different generations.

Logically, the two should address each other as aunt and nephew, but Chu Yanli has always been cold and distant towards him, and even in private, he must use a respectful title.

Moreover, Chu Heng had always harbored a deep-seated fear of this "aunt".

Especially after guarding the southern border for many years and then returning to the capital, his murderous aura was even stronger, making people not even have the courage to look him in the eye.

"It's nothing, I just happened to be passing by and thought I'd stop by for a bit." Chu Yanli leaned back in her chair, legs crossed, showing none of the dignified demeanor expected of royalty, and lazily asked, "How has your father's health been lately?"

Chu Heng lowered his head and said meekly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, but it's still the same as before, with no improvement."

"If one is destined to live eight feet, it is difficult to reach ten feet." Chu Yanli shook her head and said, "The waxing and waning of things are finite, and birth and death follow the natural order. Trying to defy fate is like trying to dig a river to stop the water or cook rice with sand—it's all a waste of effort."

Chu Heng initially thought she was trying to comfort him, but the more he listened, the more something seemed off. He cautiously asked, "Your Highness means..."

Chu Yanli said calmly, "Your father, like Wu Lie, should have died long ago."

"..."

Lu Shuangge's lips twitched slightly.

Jiang Wangye's smile faded, and he silently lowered his head, pretending he hadn't heard anything.

?

A cold sweat broke out on Chu Heng's back, and he wished he could slap himself twice!

You shouldn't have asked her at all!
You dare say that? I wouldn't dare even hear it!

If even a single word gets out, tomorrow the Prince Yu's mansion will be a scene of carnage and bloodshed!
"Your Highness is joking..."

Chu Heng forced a smile as he spoke.

Fortunately, Chu Yanli didn't continue the topic. She glanced at him and asked, "I heard that you were seriously injured a while ago? What exactly happened?"

"This one……"

Chu Heng's mind raced.

The eldest princess and Empress Xu are close friends. If she finds out that this matter originated from the Xu family, it might be detrimental to her...

At this moment, Jiang Wangye said leisurely, "I've heard about this too. The one who started it was Chen Mo, the deputy commander of the Tianlin Guard's Fire Division. He got into a fight with the young master over a girl at the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau)..."

"However, Chen Mo's backing is indeed quite strong. He made such a huge mess, yet nothing happened to him. Instead, he even got the young master of the Yan family imprisoned."

"Jealousy?"

Chu Yanli raised an eyebrow slightly.

Naturally, I don't believe this explanation.

Just as she was about to press for more information, a knock sounded at the door, and a servant's voice came from outside:

"Your Highness, we have a guest."

Chu Heng's face turned cold, and he cursed inwardly for this ungrateful bastard. What guests could be more important than the Princess and the young master of the Jiang family?

"How dare you! You have disturbed an important person. Can you bear the consequences?"

"But……"

"No buts! The Prince's mansion is closed to all visitors today. No matter who it is, no one will be seen!"

After a moment of silence outside the door, the servant's hesitant voice rang out again: "But the person who came was Chen Mo. He had a string of tokens on his body and just barged in. No one dared to stop him..."

Chu Heng: ?
It really is like when it rains it pours!

This jinx has to come at this crucial moment of all times!

"Old Duan, go and take a look," Chu Heng said in a deep voice.

"Yes."

The old butler, who had been standing in the shadows, responded and walked towards the door.

Just then, a commotion came from outside the door, and then the door was pushed open with a bang, and a tall figure strode in.

He wore a dark, scale-patterned robe, held a black cat in his arms, and had a ring of colorful tokens around his neck that jingled as he walked.

The design looks extremely bizarre.

"Oh, it seems I've come at the wrong time. Is Your Highness busy?" Chen Mo said with a smile as he looked at everyone.

The old steward lowered his voice and said in a chilling tone, "Chen Mo, we have distinguished guests in the manor today. You can't act recklessly! If you offend these important people, you won't have enough lives to die!"

"is it?"

Chen Mo's lips curled up, and his smile grew even brighter. "Since you've put it that way, I really have to see for myself."

After saying that, he walked straight into the hall.

"Be bold!"

The old butler's eyes turned cold, and he reached out to grab him.

boom--

Before the wrinkled hand could even touch Chen Mo, a blazing golden light flashed, blasting him away!
boom--

The old butler bumped his back against the wall.

Smoke and dust billowed up, and the entire hall trembled violently!
If the palace buildings hadn't been reinforced with array formations, they probably would have collapsed under the powerful impact!
Chu Yanli's indifferent voice rang out: "The issuance of the Flying Phoenix Order is as if the Holy Empress herself has arrived. How dare you, you blind fool, offend the majesty of the Eastern Palace?"

The old butler's bones were broken, his chest was caved in, his face was as pale as paper, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"This old servant deserves to die, I beg Your Highness's forgiveness." He dared not use his internal energy to heal his injuries, and forced himself to kowtow on the ground, saying in a trembling voice.

"Your Highness?"

Chen Mo's eyes flickered as he looked at the woman in red.

There are very few people in the capital who can be addressed as "Your Highness".

Combining the somewhat familiar golden light from earlier, the answer is already obvious.

"Wasn't the Princess in the Southern Frontier? Why has she suddenly returned?"

He never expected to meet the legendary Princess Xuanhuang here.

Although she felt a little apprehensive, she figured she might as well make the best of it; they were bound to meet sooner or later anyway, so there was no need to hesitate. Chu Yanli was also sizing up this "pre-selected male consort."

I must say, he looks even more handsome in person...

Hua Hua Hua——

Chen Mo stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "This humble servant was unaware of the arrival of the Princess. If I have offended her in any way, I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Chu Yanli asked with some curiosity, "You know me?"

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "I don't know you, but I've heard your story."

"For example?" Chu Yanli asked.

For example, you were talking about the emperor in Qianji Palace... Chen Mo said in a serious tone: "Your Highness took the lead in the battle, leading troops to suppress the Southern Barbarians, slaughtering thousands of miles, and restoring the bright and clear world of the Great Yuan... Ten thousand banners fluttered in the wind and clouds, who in the world does not know you?"

This is true.

Princess Xuanhuang's life story can be described as legendary.

If she hadn't led the army into battle back then, the Yuan Dynasty would probably be on the verge of collapse.

Moreover, as a member of the royal family, it is truly remarkable that he was willing to give up wealth and honor and guard the southern border for more than a decade.

"Who in the world does not know you..."

Chu Yanli pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's interesting. I didn't expect a military officer like you to be so knowledgeable... Please take a seat."

Lu Shuangge moved a chair over from the side and placed it between Chu Yanli and Jiang Wangye.

"Lord Chen, please."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Chen Mo sat calmly in the chair.

Seeing his composed and unyielding demeanor, Chu Yanli's eyes grew even more satisfied.

"Do you usually like to wear your token around your neck?"

Chu Yanli looked at the string of dazzling tokens. Besides the Flying Phoenix Token, Purple Phoenix Token, Eastern Palace Token, Qilin Token, etc., there was actually a wooden plaque engraved with "Tian Shu".
This thing's composition is way too complicated!

“When you’re out in the world, you have to give yourself an identity… Besides, the guards at the Prince’s mansion are so aggressive. If they weren’t like this, I wouldn’t be able to get in.” Chen Mo said helplessly, spreading his hands.

"Meow~"

The cat nestled in his arms and peeked out at Chu Yanli.

Aside from when facing the Daoist Master and the Empress, this was the first time that he had shown a sense of "wariness" in his eyes.

"This cat has rather unique eyes. Is it yours?"

"Pick it up."

"Is there anything special about it?"

"Uh... it can do a backflip."

"..."

Chu Heng frowned as he watched the two people chatting casually.

The eldest princess and Chen Mo were meeting for the first time, yet the princess's attitude towards him was so friendly; it was as if the sun had risen in the west...

A shadow crossed Jiang Wangye's eyes, but he still wore a warm smile and said, "So it's Lord Chen. I've long admired your name. I've been hearing a lot about your 'heroic deeds' lately."

Chen Mo had noticed the white-robed scholar long ago; being able to sit with the princess, he must be of noble status.

"Your Excellency is..."

"Jiang Wangye".

"ginger?"

Upon hearing this surname, Chen Mo immediately realized, "Her Majesty the Empress is yours..."

Jiang Wangye said with a smile, "If we're going by seniority, I should call her my cousin."

Chen Mo once heard the Empress say that the Jiang family, as one of the four hidden clans, has existed for nearly a thousand years, with roots spread throughout the entire Great Yuan Dynasty. There are several branches among the clans, and the relationships are intricate and complex.

Moreover, she always seemed reluctant to discuss the matter...

It seems their relationship with the Jiang family isn't very good.

Jiang Wangye, waving a folding fan, said with a smile, "Lord Chen truly lives up to his reputation as a favored minister of the Empress. He enjoys the Emperor's favor, and even after severely injuring the Crown Prince, he can still escape unscathed..."

"I didn't understand before, but after meeting Lord Chen, I realized that this handsome face is indeed very appealing to women..."

The tea flavor is so strong...

Is it my fault for being handsome? Who's being sarcastic here?

Sensing the other party's hostility, Chen Mo's expression gradually turned cold. Zhuang Jingming was backed by the Jiang family, and considering the change in his attitude, he already knew what was going on.

"Does Young Master Jiang hold any official position?" Chen Mo asked.

"Without official rank or title, just a commoner."

Jiang Wangye said calmly, with a hint of arrogance in his expression.

In his view, what difference would it make if he entered the imperial court as an official?

Even the Grand Secretary is still a pawn, manipulated by powerful families.

wow-

Chen Mo took off the string of tokens and threw it on the table in front of him.

Jiang Wangye was taken aback for a moment, then asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

“You’re just a commoner, yet you’re so talkative. Go kneel down with that old bastard.” Chen Mo showed no mercy and sneered, “From now on, if you say another word, it will be considered contempt for imperial authority, and I will immediately send you to the imperial prison to keep Yan Linghu company.”

"Try it if you don't believe me."

"..."

Jiang Wangye's expression stiffened slightly.

Chu Yanli pursed her lips, her smile deepening.

Chen Mo ignored him, looked up at Chu Heng, and said, "Judging from the young master's condition, his recovery is not bad?"

He was the one who did it himself, so he knew how serious Chu Heng's injuries were. His physical body was completely destroyed and his soul was damaged. If the old steward had arrived a step later, the seventh day after his death would have already been completed.

Judging from the current situation, he is in good spirits and shows no signs of weakness.

Either he could be kept alive with elixirs, or his injuries would be fully healed... Chen Mo preferred the latter.

“Physical injuries are relatively easy to treat. If a master of medicine were to intervene, they would not be too difficult to heal… but injuries to the soul are definitely not something that can be healed in just a few days.”

"Clearly, he used some kind of method..."

Thinking of the bloody aura on Chu Heng and the recently missing sect disciples, Chen Mo already had a guess in his mind.

Chu Heng said coldly, "Thanks to Lord Chen, I'm not going to die."

"Don't worry, it'll be quick," Chen Mo said earnestly.

"..."

Seeing that Chu Yanli did not express her opinion, Chu Heng did not dare to say anything more. Suppressing his anger, he said, "Is Lord Chen here to provoke us? With such an important person here, I have no mood to get entangled with you. If there is nothing else, then I will have to see you out..."

"Look, he's in a hurry."

Chen Mo shook his head and said, "Your Highness has misunderstood. I came here today on important business... Recently, some sect disciples in the city have mysteriously disappeared. I suspect it is related to the Yu Prince's Mansion. I hope Your Highness can cooperate with the investigation."

? !
Chu Heng's pupils suddenly contracted.

I thought Chen Mo would use the barbarian slave case as an excuse, but I never expected that he came for this very reason!
He glanced subtly at the old butler kneeling on the ground. The old butler shook his head slightly before he spoke, "I don't understand what you're saying."

"It's okay if you don't understand the language, as long as you can read it."

Chen Mo took out a black round stone from his pocket, poured his true essence into it, and an image was projected.

"This is……"

The old butler's face turned pale instantly!
(End of this chapter)